Feedback from parents and the community
Feedback from parents and the community
We always love to recieve letters of support and thanks. reading kind words can always brighten any day!
Here are some of the letters which have brought smiles to our faces:
Praise received regarding the Year 6 productions:
Morning,
Firstly, thanks once again for allowing me to come and see your incredible show.
I wanted to write to let you know that, right from the second I walked into the hall, my mind was blown! Absolutely everything about the production was a different level. As a Drama teacher, I’ve seen MANY school shows over the years, and I can honestly say that yours was definitely one of the best I’ve ever seen, primary or secondary.
You clearly have some exceptionally talented artists at your school as the set was stunning and totally transformed your hall into a proper theatre set. The costumes were professional standard and, along with the props really brought the characters to life.
I loved the tech elements and the students and staff operating them did a great job – another element that brought the show to life, especially in the way the kids interacted with them.
And then we get to the acting of your amazing children! They were just phenomenal!! They’d obviously been directed by someone/a team of people with a real understanding of what an audience needs to see as they were clear, energetic, loud, hilarious and extremely well prepared – everything was choreographed so precisely that every child knew exactly where to be and what to do at every second.
(And, of course, it was great to see Eddie being his usual, hilarious self!)
Having said all that, the thing that stood out above all else was how much fun every cast member was having – because they loved it, the audience loved it. A really special final memory of their time at Weddington.
I’m sorry I’ve waffled on, but I just wanted you to know how impressive the whole thing was in every detail and if you could pass on my congratulations, I’d be very appreciative.
We’re very lucky to have so many talented children coming up to Higham Lane and I just hope lots of them get involved in our school shows in the future, because they’ll make them a real success.
Thanks again,
Ian
Dear Year 6 Pupils and Staff
WOW, WOW, WOW! What a show! I was absolutely blown away! It was INSANELY good! I absolutely loved every second of it and only wish I could watch it all again! I honestly felt like I was watching a show in the West End! Your talent is immense! Everyone performed incredibly with so much fun, humour and enthusiasm; it made you all such a Joy to watch. I loved the accents and comedy moments that you all delivered perfectly. I honestly couldn't find fault with any of it if I tried!
The singing! Oh my goodness the singing! Again, WOW! You all sang like absolute professionals. You were so loud and clear, and so full of energy and joy. I loved the dancing too! Again, it was so much fun! I was mesmerised by you all in every moment.
Throughout the show, the love you all had for performing radiated from you. There was no doubt, that you were all having the best time on that stage and this made it such a pleasure to watch you all. My face hurt at the end from smiling the whole way through!
I hope you all enjoyed performing it as much as we as an audience enjoyed watching you. I would honestly pay good money to watch it again! I wish I could see it again! I want everyone to see it! I feel like I can't get across to you all just how much I loved it and how incredible impressed I was with all of you.
Miss Bilson and Miss Randal, you are amazing! To put together such a high standard of show is incredible. You could see the hard work and time you had dedicated to it. And the fact the children looked like they were having best time, is credit to how empowered and celebrated you must make them feel. You most definitely deserve a well earned break! Ready to go again next year!
And to all the other staff who played a role in the set (which was incredible), dances, back drop and more. Well done. What a team!
You should all be feeling so proud and on top of the world today. I know it will be an emotional day saying goodbye, but what a show to end it all with! A memory to treasure forever.
Wishing you all lots of luck on your next school adventure. And I hope to come across some of you wonderful performers on stage again one day.
Lucy James (Governor)
Parent messages:
- Mr Steer has been amazing with _____ to gain more confidence in Maths. He is one amazing teacher and cannot thank him enough. Hopefully this will continue into ______ final year at Weddington.
- I think the parents are very well informed of everything at school and the relationship between school and families is fantastic. Also the discipline is brilliant.
- We are happy with the school and it's practices. There hasn't been a single teacher yet that _____ hasn't bonded strongly with.
- Any issues __________ has faced have been dealt with well and effectively. teachers and Mr Patel were easily accessible to discuss any issues with I had.
- I believe the school is going from strength to strength and will continue to get better.
- As it's our first experience of Weddington we have been very impressed with the efficiency of school. Although communication lacked at the start of the year I feel now we have been kept up to date with key events and also class learning too.
- Thank you so much to all, keep doing an amazing job Weddington Primary School.
- My daughters joined Weddington primary school 18 months ago and I have nothing but praise for the school and teachers! They both love school and it’s due to the constant commitment that the staff there show to all the children that are helping them thrive!
- I like the values assemblies and initiatives like the careers day.
- I think the pastoral team have made a huge difference in the way children behave and the reassurance there’s someone there to listen to them that isn’t an authority figure like a teacher/head etc. It’s gave the children somewhere to express themselves and have fun! My twins absolutely love the before school sessions and the support from Miss Molineaux and miss Tomlinson is fab! Also, thank you to the office team, especially Mrs Gordon and Mrs Tomlinson who ring me near enough everyday regarding one of my kids injuring themselves & thank you to the TAs especially Mr Simpson who is such an amazing member of your team! He has such a good relationship with the kids who all adore him & goes out of his way to make sure they have everything they need!
- I've seen many positive changes. It was a good year for my child.
- I have been very impressed with how responsive the school has been to concerns raised and with the quality of learning and support my daughter has received from teaching and support staff alike. I have also valued the extra opportunities to be involved as a family such as Weddys got talent, den day and summer fayre. The newsletter is also much better in its current format.
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I am the Grandfather of the above and have followed the progress of the two girls over their respective years at Weddington.
Under your care and dedication I have seem them grow socially, emotionally and academically.
They have never uttered a negative word and when asked the time honoured question
“ What have you done at school today?” They were always able to give me in depth accounts and always ended by saying “A good day”
My wife and I have made numerous trips ‘ down’ from North Yorkshire to support the girls and your various innovative events and have never found it be anything less than first rate.
As a former primary headteacher I fully understand the time, effort, patience, skill and understanding that is required.
You doubtless have your ‘ crosses to bear ‘ and your difficult days and so it is with even more credit that difficult times have never been transmitted to ***** and *****.
( You may never, of course, not experienced ‘ difficult days! 😂😂)
Both Evie’s and Ava’s time at Weddington ( for us ) culminated in the Year 6 productions. Simply amazing! Somebody there has a special talent for such events.
Totally inclusive and obviously enjoyed by all the cast,
I could go on but reading it would only delay your much needed break. Make sure you enjoy it! ( even if it isn’t quite what Joe Public thinks it is)
Gratefully yours,
(from the depths of the Yorkshire Dales)
Visitor and community messages:
Well done Year 3,
Your Stone Age vistor thought you were all awesome and asked us to pass on his thanks for a wonderful day. He said that the children and staff were lovely and very welcoming.
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Hello, My name is Mia, and I attended the school last Thursday for the coding club. Just wanted to take the time to commend the group on their behaviour during the session, they were all very calm, had beautiful manners, excellent attitudes towards learning and problem solving, and were an absolute pleasure to teach. The whole group were an excellent respresentation of the schools standards, and I feel each and every one of them deserves recognition for their good behaviour. In particular, there was one student that really stood out and excelled at the course content, and was working to a very advanced level, and was able to problem solve any issues that I put in front of him. His name is Thomas, and I feel like he also deserves particular recognition for his dedication to the subject area. Overall, they were an absolute delight, and I think it's important that this is relayed back to the school so that it can be praised and reinforced.
Best wishes, Mia
(Innovation Pod)
